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The Associated Press reported yesterday that the medical benefits of flossing are unproven due to the insufficient amount of evidence provided by many studies.
While there may be little evidence to actually prove that flossing is effective, there is also little to disprove it and the majority of dental experts still agree that flossing is an essential and beneficial part of a healthy oral hygiene regimen.
In fact, the American Dental Association released a statement yesterday in which it states that:
“…interdental cleaners such as floss are an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums. Cleaning between teeth removes plaque that can lead to cavities or gum disease…”
Their statement also mentions that there are more than 500 species of bacteria that can be found in plaque buildup. Some of the bacteria are good, but the bad bacteria when combined with water, food debris, and other compounds can lead to disease in the gums and teeth.
Though the evidence to prove the effectiveness of flossing may be lacking, the experts still agree that you shouldn’t toss the floss from your daily routine.
For the ADA’s full statement visit:
http://www.ada.org/en/press-room/news-releases/2016-archive/august/statement-from-the-american-dental-association-about-interdental-cleaners?source=PromoSpots&medium=ADAHomeRotator&content=Flossing
Resources:
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/f7e66079d9ba4b4985d7af350619a9e3/medical-benefits-dental-floss-unproven
http://www.forbes.com/sites/emilywillingham/2016/08/03/5-good-reasons-to-keep-flossing/#682397ee4d26
http://www.wired.com/2016/08/hey-sorry-everyone-probably-keep-flossing/
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-36962667
Keeping retainers, aligners, and other removable appliances clean can be a hassle. Luckily, Retainer Brite makes it easy – just place the appliance in the bubbling blue solution and 15 minutes later when it turns clear, your retainer is clean and odor free!
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One of our favorite products from the last year was the GLO Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device, winner of an Edison Award celebrating innovation and design.
It utilizes innovative whitening Gel G-Vials and G.L.O. (guided light optic) technology to accelerate the whitening process, providing professional-quality teeth whitening results at home – with no sensitivity.